Aging can come with several changes to the human body, influencing metabolic processes, cellular elements, and cognitive function. Functional medicine treatments and NAD IV therapy from Toronto may be valuable for potentially delaying some of the components of aging. 

Let’s face it, we cannot turn back time – but personalized therapies offer an avenue for health optimization, especially if you’re struggling with age-related conditions. “Even if this natural decline is somehow unavoidable, opportunities exist to slow down … the impact of advancing age on major physiological processes which, when weakened, constitute the hallmarks of aging,” remarks a Frontiers in Nutrition article. 

Fostering healthy longevity can offer assistance with energy levels, mood, memory, and more. This tip sheet from the Toronto Functional Medicine Centre is a collection of tips for potentially preventing, delaying, or managing age-related health issues. 

8 Functional tips for healthy aging

• • Adopt a Blue Zones-inspired diet. The Blue Zones Diet is based on the eating habits of the world’s longest-living populations, emphasizing plant-based foods, beans, whole grains, and healthy fats like olive oil and nuts. Meat is eaten only sparingly, and meals are focused on fresh, natural ingredients with minimal processed foods. Speak to a holistic nutritionist about incorporating Blue Zones principles into your lifestyle, as this way of eating has been associated with reduced chronic disease risk, improved longevity, and enhanced physical and cognitive resilience through its focus on nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory foods.
  • Boost your glutathione intake. Glutathione may help with reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Free radicals are unstable chemicals that can cause cellular damage and hinder the skin barrier. Glutathione supplements have been shown to reduce free radicals by acting as an antioxidant, which can potentially support skin elasticity and tissue repair. 
  • Reduce stress. Studies show that people who struggle with stress tend to age early. The effects of chronic stress can significantly trigger mitochondrial dysfunction, shorten the telomeres of cells, and cause inflammation. Finding ways to manage tension in your daily routine can nurture positive effects for physical and mental aging. Consider psychotherapy or check out your local community centre for meditation classes. 
  • Get physical. “Exercise certainly cannot reverse the aging process, but it does attenuate many of its deleterious systemic and cellular effects,” states a Rejuvenation Research article. Regular exercise can help prevent chronic conditions and excess weight, while helping you to care for your muscle and bone health. If you don’t have an exercise regime, start slow with a personal trainer. 
  • Engage your noggin. Performing new mentally-stimulating skills can go a long way! Creative writing, learning a different language, and doing crossword puzzles can contribute to fuelling new brain nerve cell connections.
  • Update your regiment of oral vitamins. Your body’s levels of vitamins can impact how you healthily age; scientists have even correlated the negative effects of aging with low vitamin intake. You can request functional laboratory testing to check your current nutrient levels, and you may be recommended to take antioxidant supplements, such as selenium. This is because antioxidants are valuable for combatting oxidative stress.
  • Pay attention to your gut. Studies have revealed that poor gut health is linked to early aging! Especially if you’re sedentary and don’t adhere to healthy dietary measures, the gut microbiome can alter with age and decrease in diversity. A naturopathic doctor can offer you guidance on probiotic-rich foods and supplements. Know more about how NAD IV Therapy may help revitalize gut health.
  • Consider ongoing NAD+ IV drip therapy. NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) levels naturally decline with age. This deficiency has been linked to age-related issues, such as memory loss. Filling in the pockets of this nutrient deficiency can potentially promote healthy longevity, such as revitalizing cellular energy production, supporting DNA repair, alleviating brain fog, and naturally upholding muscle tissue repair. A NAD+ IV drip can be customized in our Toronto IV Lounge, especially for concerns related to age-related conditions. 

Should you get a NAD+ IV drip? 

If you’re interested in supplementing with NAD and other nutrients, should you get an IV drip or take oral vitamins? This answer is personal to each patient and requires a consultation with a functional health practitioner. 

Beneficial effects can ensue from swallowing capsules; however, some people have malabsorption issues due to a chronic condition, such as irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, etc. For the latter patients, IV therapy can lead to positive effects because IV solutions do not affect the digestive tract; this means that IV drip therapies can guarantee a rapid and full absorption of nutrients. 

Furthermore, it’s been thought that as people age, the absorption of nutrients weakens from the gut’s changes to motility, integrity, functioning, and digestion. “Age-related changes can be observed along the entire digestive tract, some starting as early as age 40 in a healthy population,” reports a Frontiers in Nutrition piece. If you’re concerned about your personal nutrient absorption, you can book a consultation with one of our healthcare providers to get a NAD+ IV prescription. 

How to get IV NAD+ from our Toronto Lounge

The process is easy to receive NAD IV therapy from our clinic: 

1. 1. Attend your initial visit with our health team. During this session, you’ll discuss your health goals, medical history/genetics, and the current components of your lifestyle and environment. If NAD+ IV is pertinent to your condition, our clinicians can prescribe a tailored dose just for you. 
   2. Next, you can have your NAD drip therapy immediately administered or booked for another day. It’s up to you!

As we offer a comprehensive approach to wellness, our patient care recognizes the mind-body connection. Along with administering NAD IV therapy and other nutrients for intravenous therapy, we tailor integrative functional medicine treatments to help manage various health concerns, including age-related diseases, troubles with circadian rhythms/sleep, cellular repair, lack of daily energy levels (i.e. chronic fatigue syndrome), and more. 

Your treatment plan can contain an integration of modalities adapted with the principles of functional medicine. Think of this treatment plan as a gift box full of customized treatments already adapted for your biology! Having several health strategies available can improve your confidence outside of our clinical setting. We can integrate the use of Western and naturopathic medicine with acupuncture, complementary nutrient therapy (i.e. IV therapy, nutraceuticals, intramuscular injections), psychotherapy, holistic nutrition, and more. 

When you book your NAD IV therapy session with us, rest assured that our health team will supervise your needs. FYI: Drip therapy treatments are not meant to replace exercise and nutritional regimes. They can promote improvements to health outcomes when amalgamated with a healthy lifestyle and additional functional therapies.  

Learn more about NAD IV therapy from our Toronto Lounge – simply click here, fill in our contact form, and ask us to book your NAD+ IV consultation!

Disclaimer: The information in this article is designed for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. This information should not be used to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting a doctor. You should always consult with a health care practitioner before relying on any information in this article or on this website. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider because of information you have read from the Toronto Functional Medicine Centre website or other affiliate media. 

 

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